Upcoming Events

Register Here- Required Join Kelly McKay with Building Better Birders for a great morning of birding down in Van Buren County. There will be plenty of spring migrants to spy. Don’t forget your binoculars! Participants should meet at the Lake Sugema Wildlife Refuge Unit Headquarters located at 23213 Iowa Oak Grove Ave, Keosauqua. Funding for this program is provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection – Conservation Education Program (REAP – CEP). This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay…

Register Here- Required Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! We will be doing a short introduction before heading out on a hike. This children’s nature program is geared for children who are 2-4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Toddler Time happens rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather! Pre-registration is required.

Register Here- Required Join Kelly McKay with Building Better Birders for a great morning of birding. There will be plenty of spring migrants to spy. Don’t forget your binoculars! Participants should meet at the Cedar View Trail Parking lot at 2164 South 32nd. Funding for this program is provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection – Conservation Education Program (REAP – CEP). This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts…

Forage in the forest and along the trails at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park! Naturalist, Kathy Dice will lead a leisurely hike as she points out several wild edibles, how to identify them, prepare them and explain a few with medicinal values. Pre-registration is not required for this free program. This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19…

Register Here Get the family outside and unplugged for a morning of outdoor adventure. Families will be able to move through different activities including kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing, and archery. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

This camp is currently full. Click here to be placed on the waiting list June 1-4; 9:00-11:30am 4 & 5 Years Old* Must have completed one year of pre-school & be potty trained Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world! Camp features nature exploration, hiking, games, crafts, and other hands on activities for youth who are 4 and 5 years old. Included in the camp fee of $35 are a snack and…

Register Here: 5:30-6:15 Register Here: 6:30-7:15 Enjoy a calm evening on the water at Bonnifield Lake at Waterworks Park. Participants can kayak around the lake during one of two 45-minute sessions. Sessions will run from 5:30-6:15pm then again from 6:30-7:15pm and will each have 12 participants. Participants 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Staff will provide boats, paddles, and life jackets-which are required to be worn at all times during the program.

This camp is currently full. Click here to be placed on the waiting list June 8-11; 9:00-11:30am 4 & 5 Years Old* Must have completed one year of pre-school & be potty trained Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world! Camp features nature exploration, hiking, games, crafts, and other hands on activities for youth who are 4 and 5 years old. Included in the camp fee of $35 are a snack and…